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You can see the Washington Monument and its reflection from the Reflecting Pool along with the Capitol Building, Jefferson Memorial and World War II Memorial.
The Reflecting Pool lies on the west end of the National Mall, between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument (still being repaired). This shot was taken about an hour after sunset.
I just got back from our long trip that spanned over 8,000 miles of this magnificent country. I didn't take my camera everywhere but the shots that I did get I was pretty happy with. We started our trip in beautiful San Diego where we were on a mission to find a place to live. With much help from Ryan we found a place pretty quick and had plenty of time left over for photography. This shot was taken in Balboa Park in front of the reflecting pool, plenty more shots from our incredible trip to come.
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Sunrise at the Washington Monument in the Nation's Capital.
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I like this one, fewer bursts and hence cleaner looking.
30s exposure at 12mm, single shot from RAW.
Sony A7RII with FE12-24mm f4.0 G.
This necklace reminds me of water, lily pads, currents, and memories. It is made of crocheted and hand felted wool layers that have been sewn together and sprinkled with buttons. enjoy.
We went on a family vacation to Washington DC.
We walked the National Mall from the Washington Memorial to the Lincoln Memorial.
Nestled in the serene city of Kanazawa, Japan, the D.T. Suzuki Museum is a masterpiece of minimalist architecture designed by the renowned Yoshio Taniguchi. Dedicated to the life and teachings of Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, a pivotal figure in spreading Zen philosophy to the West, the museum is a tranquil retreat that blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings.
The Contemplation Space, featured in this image, exemplifies the museum’s integration of architecture, water, and nature. The striking modernist white walls rise gracefully against the backdrop of vibrant greenery, while the shallow reflecting pool creates a mirrored surface that captures the ever-changing sky and landscape. This dynamic interplay between built and natural elements embodies the Zen ideals of balance and impermanence.
Visitors are drawn to the calm energy of the water garden, which leads them along a deliberate architectural path toward introspection and mindfulness. The space invites slow, meditative movement, with subtle design choices such as floating walkways and open apertures that encourage reflection—both literal and figurative. The minimalist design reduces distractions, allowing visitors to focus on the beauty of simplicity and the profound stillness the space offers.
This museum is more than a tribute to D.T. Suzuki; it is an immersive experience of his teachings. Whether you’re a design enthusiast or a seeker of quiet moments, the museum’s seamless harmony of structure and nature makes it a must-visit destination. Its thoughtful architecture speaks volumes without saying a word.
A jogger pauses to take a photograph of the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, September 15, 2014.
Spectaular fireworks of multi-colors burst in the evening sky over the reflecting pool on the National Mall.
The Australian War Memorial.
Our War Memorial is for those who have died or fought in wars entered into by the Commonwealth but it largely ignores the Boer War that the six states entered in 1899. All six states sent troops to the Boer War between 1899 and 1901. From 1901 to 1902 the Commonwealth sent federal troops to the Boer War. About 20,000 Australians served in the Boer War for either the states or the Commonwealth or as South African volunteers. Around 500 were killed. Primarily the Australian War Memorial commemorates the services of those in the major 20th century wars. The building was opened in 1941 but its planning went back to 1927. The Depression had delayed work on the Memorial. It has three main areas: the commemorative area; the museum area; and the research area. The whole Memorial is surrounded by gardens and a sculpture garden and it is sited at the top of Anzac Parade looking across to Capital Hill and Parliament House. The Memorial centre piece is the Hall of Memory. Its octagonal structure with the huge dome contains the grave of the Unknown Soldier. It is decorated with millions of tiny mosaic pieces. On the four walls of the dome mosaic pictures depict the four services- Sailor, Soldier, Airman and Servicewoman. The detail on the dome is magnificent. The long cloisters leading from the Hall of Remembrance contain the names of all 102,000 service personnel killed in conflict. The museum covers artefacts and stories from World War One and Two, the Gallipoli campaign, an extensive Victoria Cross collection, aircraft such as a Lancaster, a Japanese midget submarine etc. It also has an extensive painting collection. At the closure of the day all attending the museum and Remembrance Hall are required to stand for an emotional playing of the Last Post on a bugle, or occasionally on Scottish bagpipes. This is worth waiting for. The complex has two cafes. Governor-General Sir John Kerr took the 11 am Memorial Service here on 11 November 1975 before dismissing Prime Minister Gough Whitlam at 1 pm.
Left: I.M. Pei Building
Center: "Man and Pegasus", Carl Milles, sculptor.
Right: Richard Meier Building
Des Moines Art Center. Des Moines, Iowa.
Taken in 1977.
The reflecting pool at the Christian Science Center, with the Prudential Tower rising on the left.
(I was working in the Pru at the time, so I may have taken this on my lunch hour.)
A post for Bokeh Wednesdays! Whites are so hard to photograph, aren't they. Oh how I wish I had gotten the focus a bit sharper on that floating lily. At the Reflecting Pool in the Reinisch Rose Garden, Gage Park, Topeka, KS.
Reflecting pools have been drained during installation of the dreaded "Garden Glow" holiday decorations. Missouri Botanical Garden in Saint Louis, Missouri.
The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honour to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.
The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in the North America. The pools sit within the footprints where the Twin Towers once stood. Architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker created the Memorial design selected from a global design competition that included more than 5,200 entries from 63 nations.
The names of every person who died in the 2001 and 1993 attacks are inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial pools, a powerful reminder of the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on American soil and the greatest single loss of rescue personnel in American history.
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The Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island, offers 3.5 miles of beauty looking either inland to the mansions of the "Gilded Age," or out to sea.
At several points the trail allows you to get right down to the water's edge...